WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 17 MAY TO 7 JUNE 2024

138 Militaria 359 Circa 1879 Afghan Horse Artillery ‘Albert Pattern’ helmet. A good example, probably manufactured in England for export to Afghanistan, with engraved inscription on front peak ‘Bala Hissar Kabul Oct. 13th 1879’. Scarce. Condition: Minor scratches, with plume holder, lacking plume, leather inner warped, complete leather and brass chinstrap. Very good. Estimate €800-€1,200 (approx £680-£1,030) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 359 360 1935-1939 Irish Army officer’s dress shako. The crimson crown and blue-black sides with crimson piping and badge cushion, the ‘Oglaigh na hEireann’ bullion badge with conjoined ‘’FF’’ to centre, embroidered with silver bullion thread, interior with crimson lining, calf leather head band, silver bullion chin strap, maker unknown. Condition: Fine, little wear. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £170-£260) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 360 361 1970s Slua Mhuirí - Irish Naval Service uniform. Tunic, trousers, scarflet and lanyard. Condition: Fine. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£130) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 361